Art Therapists Salary in New Jersey
Art Therapists in New Jersey earn a median of $100,250 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Therapists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 7,090
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,750; the top 10% earn over $172,230. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$92,060 median in New Jersey
- Recreational Therapists$60,400 median in New Jersey
Art Therapists pay in New Jersey
How much do art therapists make in New Jersey?
The median is $100,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,750 and the top 10% earn over $172,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for art therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 41 (+29% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.